City Council

Mayor & City Council

Brad Hyman

Mayor

903-573-3327

Email Brad Hyman

Mark Huddleston

Mayor Pro Tem

903-348-0930

Email Mark Huddleston

Rebecca Bailey

Councilwoman

903-259-8458

Email Rebecca Bailey

Harold Cason

Councilman

903-285-1564

Email Harold Cason

Mary Keys

Councilwoman

903-466-6408

Email Mary Keys

Martin Carrascosa

Councilman

408-367-9452

Email Martin Carrascosa

Elections

Candidate Requirements - Qualifications: Type A City (Local Gov't Code, Section 22.032, Election Code 141.001)

Mayor:

  • Be a United States citizen;

  • Be 18 years of age or older on the first day of the term to be filled;

  • Texas residency for at least twelve months, as of filing deadline;

  • Municipal residency for at least twelve months, preceding election day;

  • Not have been convicted of a felony for which he or she has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities; and

  • Not have been deemed totally mentally incapacitated or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote

Alderman:

  • Be a United States citizen;

  • Be 18 years of age or older on the first day of the term to be filled;

  • Texas residency for at least twelve months, as of filing deadline;

  • Municipal residency for at least six months, preceding election day;

  • Not have been convicted of a felony for which he or she has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities; and

  • Not have been deemed totally mentally incapacitated or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote

Election Identifications Certificate (EIC) Now Required for Texas Voters

The Texas Election Code 631(b) requires a photo ID in order to vote in Texas. The Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 521A and 37 Texas Administration Code, Sections 15.181-185, authorizes DPS to issue Election Identification Certificates. Please click the links below for additional information and the application form.

Elected Officials and Terms of office:

Mayor Brad Hyman
Term: 2024-2026
Councilwoman Mary Keys, Place 1
Term 2025-2027
Councilman Harold Cason, Place 2
Term 2024-2026
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Huddleston, Place 3
Term 2025-2027
Councilman Martin Carrascosa, Place 4
Term 2024-2026
Councilwoman Rebecca Bailey, Place 5
Term 2025-2027

Offices Up For Election in May 2026

Mayor - 2 Year Term
Alderman Place 4 - 2 Year Term
Alderman Place 2 - 2 Year Term

Currently Held By

Brad Hyman
Martin Carrascosa
Harold Cason

Candidates on the May 02, 2026 Ballot

Mayor:
Greg Ostertag
Brad Hyman

Alderman, Place 4:
Martin Carrascosa

Alderman, Place 2:
Sally Eng

Early Voting Location-----Franklin County Annex, 502 East Main Street, Mt Vernon

Dates and Times

Election Day Voting Location-----Franklin County Annex, 502 East Main Street, Mt Vernon

Dates and Times

Monday, April 20, 2026
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026
Monday, April 27, 2026
Tuesday, April 28, 2026

8:00 am - 5:00 pm
San Jacinto Holiday - CLOSED
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday, May 02, 2026

7:00 am - 7:00 pm